The NLNG Prize for Literary Criticism is an initiative of the Nigeria Liquefied and Natural Gas (NLNG) Company particularly aimed to deepen interpretations, outlook, and the craft of creative writing.
The Nigeria LNG Limited introduced a prize for literary criticism in 2012. The Nigerian Prize for Literary Criticism currently has a cash value of $10,000.
This post contains relevant information about the NLNG Prize for Literary Criticism, should you be interested in applying for the opportunity.
NLNG Prize for Literary Criticism 2025 Summary
- Host: Nigeria LNG (NLNG)
- Category: Competitions
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: $10,000
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: April 2, 2025
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NLNG Prize for Literary Criticism Details:
Literature cannot be said to have evolved if it lacks a vibrant reading and critical culture. A healthy dose of literary criticism is, therefore, necessary for the sustenance and growth of literature.
Literary criticism aims to deepen interpretations, outlook and the craft of creative writing. It also places emphasis on a particular milieu, be it literary, historical or imaginary. Therefore literary criticism must be supported and encouraged for robust development and growth of creative writing.
For the purposes of this prize, Nigerian literature is defined as literature on Nigeria and the Nigerian experience and not literature written by a Nigerian. Special consideration is, however, given to critical essays on the works of the new generation of Nigerian writers.
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Eligibility Requirements for Nigeria Prize for Literary Criticism 2025
Since the aim of the Prize is to promote Nigerian literature, it is open to literary critics from all over the world critiquing Nigerian literature.
Benefits of Nigeria Prize for Literary Criticism
The winner of the Nigeria Prize for Literary Criticism gets a cash award of $10,000 from the company.
The winners of this Prize are presented at the public presentation of winners of The Nigeria Prize for Literature.
How to Apply for NLNG Prize for Literary Criticism 2025 (Step by Step)
Entries should be sent to:
The Nigeria Prize for Literature Secretariat External Relations Division,
NUNG Corporate Head Office
NLNG Road, Eastern By-Pass, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
SUBMISSION PROCESS
- All applicants must submit their entries accompanied by an application form obtainable online from The Nigeria Prizes website, www.thenigeriaprizes.org
- Completed forms must be printed and submitted with the entries. Go to www.thenigeriaprizes.org for more details on submission.
- All applicants must submit three (3) literary criticism works on Prase Fiction for the prize.
- No work published before 2021 will be accepted
- The prize will be awarded for no other reason than excellence.
Deadline: April 2, 2025
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